Albie Carved Crystal BeetleThe Story: This Victorian beetle carved in smoky quartz with delicate gold wire legs and antennae is not only exemplary of the stone carving work in the 1800s, but a piece that nods to the Egyptian Revival design movement. This insect sits on a carved rock crystal base with a matching stone bail. This piece was originally made and sourced in England and measures 0. 5" wide and 1. 5" from the bottom of the pendant to the top of the bail and is in

In his love and yearning for Daphne

they're available in solid 10k and 14k gold

This 9k gold blue enamel and genuine pearl cross charm from the late 1800s was once a mourning locket

The bloodstone in this piece opens on a hinge to reveal a secret compartment

but paste stones are softer and can be cut so that each stone fits perfectly next to one another

25" at the largest width

this black enamel locket holds a star-set old rose cut salt and pepper diamond that’s still just as gorgeous today as it was in its Gatsby era days

delicate necklace to layer with other simple statement pieces

on the back

Each necklace is designed with the highest quality 14k gold filled chain and a modern solid 9k gold swivel clasp whose function serves to not only close and attach

This locket is not hallmarked but tests at solid 15k gold and features black enameling on the bail

polished look whether worn alone or personalized with meaningful pieces